VIDEO | The red card tackle on Konate that didn’t even go to war. Another robbery
During the Thursday night match at Anfield, Liverpool encountered a setback when Conor Bradley inadvertently scored an own goal, causing the scores to be tied. The situation became even more challenging when Ibrahima Konate appeared to sustain a worrying injury following a collision with William Osula in the penalty area. Despite successfully winning possession during the skirmish, Konate found himself subjected to a reckless challenge from Osula, who wrapped his legs around the French defender’s knee.
The referee, Stuart Attwell, opted not to intervene despite the apparent seriousness of the incident, which left many spectators perplexed. Attwell’s decision to disregard the possibility of awarding a penalty without addressing Osula’s dangerous tackle on Konate only added to the confusion. Despite the clear evidence of Osula’s actions and the potential danger they posed, there was no acknowledgment of the incident. Play continued briefly before Attwell eventually halted the game to allow Konate to receive medical attention for his injury.
Much to the astonishment of spectators, Konate exhibited remarkable resilience by persevering through the remainder of the match despite the initial apprehensions stemming from the challenge. Despite the interruption lasting over two minutes due to the injury, Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Chris Kavanagh refrained from intervening, leaving fans puzzled by the absence of repercussions against Osula for his reckless tackle.
This incident sparked inquiries into the efficacy of VAR in safeguarding player well-being and deterring unpunished dangerous challenges, underscoring concerns about its effectiveness in maintaining a safe playing environment.
